Researchers have discovered a novel approach to protecting insulin-producing beta cells from the damaging effects of glucolipotoxicity - a harmful condition linked to the progression of type 2 ...

Our DNA is constantly under threat — from cell division errors to external factors like sunlight and smoking. Fortunately, ...

Two new landmark studies show how a seeming tangle of DNA is actually organized into a structure that coordinates thousands ...

DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers ...

For decades, scientists have relied on electrodes and dyes to track the electrical activity of living cells. Now, engineers ...

A new computational tool allows researchers to understand how the diverse cell types of the human body are made during ...

RNA splicing is a cellular process that is critical for gene expression. After genes are copied from DNA into messenger RNA, portions of the RNA that don't code for proteins, called introns, are cut ...

A new study led by recent undergraduate student Caitlyn Nojiri and co-authored by astronomy and astrophysics professor Enrico ...

Prisoners are 'inevitably' having sex with each other because they are not locked in their cells at night, inspectors have revealed. An Independent Monitoring Board report said some inmates were ...

Knowing whether you have the best cell phone plan for your needs can put an end to those nagging doubts about whether you're spending too much for wireless service each month. And comparing the ...

The fatty layer serves many different functions, including: Providing a cushion for the skin Storing fuel for the body (in the form of fat cells) Insulating the body, helping to maintain its stable ...